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05-30-2005, 07:54 PM | #1 |
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Alarm systems and tracking devices: options? suggestions?
Hey, I'm hoping to get an alarm system for my bimmer. What are my options? Does anyone have suggestions? At the moment, I'm only familiar with Compustar.
I'm also considering getting a tracking device. What are my options? Does anyone have suggestions? At the moment, I'm only familiar with Boomerang. Thanks for any insight. |
05-30-2005, 09:50 PM | #2 |
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05-30-2005, 11:17 PM | #3 |
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There's also the factory alarm, which the E90 has been pre-wired for. I'm not sure if you've seen it, so check out the accessories catalog if you haven't. I ordered one already.
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05-31-2005, 05:48 PM | #6 |
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Does anyone know the invoice price for the factory alarm? Thanks.
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05-31-2005, 06:02 PM | #8 |
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Are Circle BMW prices pretty much the best around?
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05-31-2005, 06:03 PM | #9 |
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Ok, my BMW dealer charges $900 for the alarm and installation.
I find an authorized Directed Electronics dealer in Toronto (with 10 years of experiences) who charge $250 for a new Hornet alam and installation. I don't mean to sound cheap, but the BMW alarm is a rip-off. I'm going to go that other dealer and get a Hornet alarm. After all, BMW is known for its great cars, not great car alarms. |
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05-31-2005, 06:25 PM | #10 |
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Why do you want an alarm? It will only disturb your neighbors.
I am actually glad it doesn't come standard. The little flashing red light is enough of a deterrent. When you own a BMW, Thieves will think you have an alarm anyway. Or, they don't care because no one pays attention to an alarm. When I hear an alarm, I rest easy, because I know it isn't my car going off needlessly. If it get's stolen,no big deal- I have insurance.
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05-31-2005, 07:32 PM | #11 |
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I can't stand them usually, but I think that it provides some deterrent to the bold but stupid theif who might try a smash and grab. Again, I suppose that the flashing light will help in this event... I had one standard in my last VW and it was just a good feeling knowing that it was one more deterrent to theft. One consideration for me is that my insurance company offers a discount when the car is equipped with an alarm. Yours might too. |
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09-18-2006, 01:08 PM | #13 | |
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enable the red flashing light?
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I got my 325 , no alarm installed, but saw your post, and wondering if I can setup the flashing red light when I lock my car, so the thieves will 'think' I have alarm on. Appreciate your answer. |
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09-18-2006, 01:25 PM | #14 | |
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09-18-2006, 01:30 PM | #15 | |
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Will take some effort, it's not a simple pre-existing setting.
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09-18-2006, 01:32 PM | #16 |
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So BMWs do not come with security systems? Or just no audible alarm?
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09-18-2006, 01:42 PM | #17 | |
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09-18-2006, 03:51 PM | #18 | |
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It’s actually a really cool DIY, I plan on putting the electric components together in the next week or so. I hope the 328 wiring is similar to the 325 that this mod was done on. If I can get the electronics done then the install shouldn’t be that bad. |
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09-18-2006, 05:02 PM | #19 |
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You can't go wrong with the OEM alarm and I would not install another after market product on BMW, I paid $650 for the alarm when I took the delivery and don't worry about it.
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